Red Bears Debut Along Tioga Road
“Have you noticed the new red bear markers along the Tioga Road? These markers, placed in areas where several bears have been hit by cars in recent years, are part of a signing campaign to reduce road-kill in Yosemite. Following a series of studies and well documented accounts by Yosemite National Park, Wildlife Conservation Society, and Yosemite Institute, it has become clear that a large number of animals are killed each year by vehicles. Preliminary observations indicate that most of these incidents occur on certain stretches of park roads and usually involve speeding vehicles. The goal of this pilot program is to increase visitor awareness of the high frequency of vehicle-animal collisions, encourage visitors to be aware of wildlife along roadsides and to observe posted speed limits.” (NPS)
For a little over 30 years now I've enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing, photographing and exploring Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Yosemite Blog presents me with the opportunity to share, with you, the beauty and the grandeur of Yosemite and the High Sierra. Read the 
September 12th, 2005 18:11
here’s a pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/candiedwomanire/42844095/
September 12th, 2005 19:51
here’s a pic of one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/candiedwomanire/42844095/